AS Level Drama and Theatre Studies
A Level
In Cheadle Hulme
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Cheadle hulme
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Duration
2 Years
Drama and Theatre Studies integrates theory and practice, offering a range of opportunities to develop drama and theatre skills creatively and imaginatively.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
Ideally, Grade B or above in GCSE English and in Drama or Performing/Expressive Arts. (If you have not had the opportunity to take Drama you should have had experience of performing in school plays or elsewhere.)
A willingness to participate in practical Drama work.
A commitment to out-of-hours rehearsals at certain times of the year.
A real passion for Drama!
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Course programme
Drama and Theatre Studies (AS and A Level)
DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
AS and A Level (Edexcel)
Campus: Cheadle and Marple
(28.07.09)
Course overview
Drama and Theatre Studies integrates theory and practice, offering a range of opportunities to develop drama and theatre skills creatively and imaginatively.
AS Level (year one)
Unit One
Unit One involves the exploration and study of two contrasting play texts. You will produce practical and written coursework on each play. You will also visit the theatre and write an evaluation of a live performance.
Unit Two
In Unit Two you will be involved as an actor or a designer in a full-scale group production. You will also produce either a monologue or a duologue.
A Level (year two)
Unit Three
Unit Three requires you to work as a group to create a piece of devised theatre, which you will need to research and evaluate.
Unit Four
In Unit Four you will study a historical set text, which you approach from the viewpoint of a director. You will also attend a production of a play from another historical period, which you will compare with its original performance conditions.
How you will learn
Your learning will take a variety of forms, including practical workshops, group discussions, rehearsals and performances. A certain amount of individual research needs to be done, especially in the second year.
How you will be assessed
Your coursework, both practical and written, will be marked by your teacher, and moderated by the exam board. The Unit Two performances are marked by a visiting examiner. Unit Four consists of a written examination.
Special entry requirements
Ideally, Grade B or above in GCSE English and in Drama or Performing/Expressive Arts. (If you have not had the opportunity to take Drama you should have had experience of performing in school plays or elsewhere.)
A willingness to participate in practical Drama work.
A commitment to out-of-hours rehearsals at certain times of the year.
A real passion for Drama!
What the students say
I have thoroughly enjoyed the practical aspects of this course, and have found studying the plays challenging but rewarding.
Holly Martin
I have discovered that you can enjoy yourself while you are doing work!
Jayne Whittaker
Drama and Theatre Studies is AMAZING!
Kirsty McBride
Other useful information
High pass rate 100% most years.
Numerous theatre trips, to Manchester, Stratford and occasionally to London.
Plenty of opportunities to get involved in productions.
AS Level Drama and Theatre Studies